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It was option 3 that resulted in the access denied msg. I had started Windows by using the F8 boot menu "command prompt" only option. That apparently does not automatically do an Administrator login. I was able to delete both files by opening a run as admin command prompt after starting Windows normally (I was also logged in as Administrator.)

That's basically how the tutorial works to reset Group Policy. It deletes those two folders, then you restart the computer to apply. Whenever a group policy is set next, the folders will get recreated.

Local Group Policy - Reset to Default

Local Group Policy Editor - OpenHow to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows
This tutorial will show you how to open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
To search for a group policy or for it's registry key, value, and etc..., see:
Group Policy Search
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Tutorials

fail to open Local group policyHi to all,
when i open Local group policy but not open properly and show message fail to open Local group policy on this computer..........
how to solved this error........ Please Help me!!!:cry:

General Discussion

local group policy editorI have created three user accounts on my computer. Admin, Maint and operator...added the operator account to the group policy snap-in with very restricted policies. Problem is I have somehow associated the Admin and maint as well, how do I reset the local group policy back to default settings? I...

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How to copy local Group Policy?I have a large network of about 500 machines on a domain. I have set up a local account for exams, with a special local Group Policy that is for non-administrators. The group policy restricts almost everything apart from a few applications.
I need to copy this GP over to another 20-30 machines....

System Security

Local Group Policy Editor QuestionHi, I have a question about the Local Group Policy Editor. I know you can either enable or disable things for all users but is there any way to enable or disable things for only a certain user group (either Standard Users in general or a customized user group created in the Local Users & Groups...

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Group Policy Editor or Local Security PolicyWill either of these allow me to restrict drive access to a single user only? I've tried to restrict drive access with Group Policy Editor but it applies the restriction globally--even to me the administrator.
Could anyone let me know if this is possible and how to do it?
Much thanks.